Rea Landholm, gerente de marketing y comunicaciones de marca, [email protected] o 402.687.2100 ext. 1025
Lyons, NE - The Center for Rural Affairs will host the third in its series of learning circles of women farmers and landowners in eastern Nebraska to provide sustainable farming and conservation education and outreach. Small Livestock and Meat Production will be held at Davey Road Ranch and Branched Oak North Farm, near Raymond, Neb., on July 9, 2016.
Estos círculos están codirigidos por profesionales agrícolas del Centro de Asuntos Rurales y líderes del sector agrario. Ofrecen formación sobre producción exitosa y sostenible en un clima cambiante.
"We encourage any woman who is interested in farming or already farming to participate,” commented Sandra Renner with the Center for Rural Affairs. “Our first two circles have been well attended and look forward to gathering together again to learn more from one another."
Renner added, “Whether beginning or established farmers, experienced landowners or new to management, we have seen that women on farms largely share a commitment to environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Most raise a combination of specialty crops and small livestock, often with organic practices.”
Según el Centro de Asuntos Rurales, los círculos de aprendizaje son un método importante e innovador para brindar a los participantes el conocimiento, la confianza y el apoyo que necesitan para impulsar el cambio. Además de aprender de expertos, nuestro grupo participará en el aprendizaje entre pares. Las mujeres agricultoras comparten en gran medida un compromiso con la sostenibilidad ambiental, económica y social, y el modelo de círculos de aprendizaje fomenta la interacción entre ellas.
Las mujeres participantes son consideradas expertas en sus propias necesidades de producción, tierras de cultivo y conservación, y se las anima a hablar sobre sus experiencias y objetivos en lugar de escuchar pasivamente a un profesional en un formato de conferencia tradicional. Este formato fomenta el conocimiento, la confianza y el sentido de comunidad.
Detalles del evento:
Qué: Women Farmer and Landowner Learning Circles: Small Livestock and Meat Production
¿Cuándo?
el sábado 9 de julio de 2016
De 9 a. M. A 11:30 a. M.
Lugar:
Davey Road Ranch
6505 W Davey Rd, Raymond, Neb. 68428
Branched Oak North Farm
17303 NW 70th Rd, Raymond, Neb. 68428
Topic: Small Livestock and meat production: Participants will tour two farms in small livestock and meat production guided by Tammy Austin at Davey Road Ranch beginning at 9 a.m., and then moving over to Branched Oak North Farm for a tour led by Angie Kubalek. At these farms participants will see herds of hogs: American New Guinea, Old Spot, Durocs, Hampshires (to name a few breeds), along with ducks, chickens, and goats.
Tras el círculo de aprendizaje, se ofrecerán refrigerios ligeros y aperitivos.
Since space is limited, interested participants are asked to register in advance by July 6 to reserve a space.
Save the date for upcoming Women’s Learning Circles: Sept. 10 - Working with NRCS, FSA programs, and Hoop Houses at Common Good Farm near Raymond, Neb., and October 29 - A tour of Great Plains Nursery near Weston, Neb., and Working with Conservation Programs & Policy at Prairie Plate/Lakehouse Farm near Waverly, Neb.
